Tag: fashion

Be Inspired

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I was reading this article the other day and I had to share it with you. This story has moved…inspired and reminded me to never give up. Top Nineties model Kiara Kabukuru makes a triumphant comeback after near-fatal car accident destroyed her career 12 years ago.

Nineties model Kiara Kabukuru thought her career was over after a horrific car accident nearly killed her, after reconstructive surgeries and more than a decade of recovery, she is plotting her return.
The 37-year-old former Victoria’s Secret model was riding her bicycle around New York City on Memorial Day weekend in 2000 when she was hit by an 18-wheel truck, which left her face mutilated.
But thanks to some encouragement from her close friend, Gisele Bundchen, the Uganda-born beauty is ready to make her comeback; featuring in the first issue of Carine Roitfeld’s new magazine, CR Fashion Book, and now the March 2013 issue of W magazine.

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Now, Ms Kabukuru is back, and apparently up for a major cosmetics contract.

‘In my life, there have been all these reversals of fortune,’ she said. ‘I think I was proving to myself my strength and my ability to survive. And now I am ready.’

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2278853/Top-Nineties-model-Kiara-Kabukuru-makes-triumphant-comeback-near-fatal-car-accident-destroyed-career-12-years-ago.html#ixzz2KvbyNUv

Are you inspired by this story ? Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice

London Plus Size Fashion Week : In a Curvisious World !

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London Plus Size Fashion Week held their inaugural event over the weekend in London.  The 2-day  events included dressing tutorials, panel discussion, and a runway show for women’s fashions sized 8 (UK size: 12) and up.  The show hosted 13 designers, and a bevy of curvy plus-sized models full of confidence. The plus sized fashion industry credits Kim Kardashion, Beyonce, and other curvy stars with helping boost interest in plus-sized high fashion.

Cupcakes were served backstage and models were greeted on the catwalk with full applause- a world away from the official London Fashion Week shows around the corner.  After reading a few review of the inaugural event, it looks like London Plus Size Fashion Week has carved out its own place during London Fashion Week.  Get more at http://www.lpsfw.com.

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curvy8“At the end, I hope there won’t be two segregated shows. But for now, we want to give curvy women an option,” said Rianne Ward, one of the organisers of the event and the creator of online magazine Evolve.

She plans to run the plus-sized event again next year, hoping to emulate the success of New York’s Full-Figured Fashion Week which is in its fifth year.

We should all embrace our shapes and sizes. What do you think about this fashion show ? Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice

Zip Tie To The Rescue

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I have seen this Zipper Tie on the internet and I have decided to do my little research on it. The Zipper Tie was created by designer Josh Jakus, it is a wool constructed necktie and it takes all of your complications away….apparently.  According to the product description: “Business attire doesn’t have to be boring! This clever update to the 9-to-5 staple zips seamlessly around the collar, giving your no-nonsense dress shirt a quirky focal point that doesn’t take itself too seriously. The thick, 100% merino wool felt can be tamed with a simple zip, bringing a welcome dose of levity to this standard piece of office-wear. Hand-cut and sewn in San Francisco, California.”. If you would like one you can order it at Uncommon Goods

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I think it’s a brilliant idea for those who are in a rush every morning but what do you think ? Is this for the one who has trouble tying a tie or just the plain and lazy ones who don’t feel like doing it every morning ? Let me know in a comment below.

xoxo,

Janice